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WJ18 FWL

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,705 mi
Last recorded33,705 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ18 FWL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 33,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 20,587 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 17,398 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 14,706 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 11,230 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 8,599 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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WJ18 FWL is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 33,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ18 FWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WJ18 FWL registered?

WJ18 FWL is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is WJ18 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ18 FWL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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